During ER Stitches, VR and a Companion’s Touch Reduced Reported Pain and Anxiety
A small randomized trial in Iran found lower short-term pain and anxiety scores when adults undergoing suturing used virtual reality or received…
ADHD and Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Overall Mortality in Large Study
A multinational observational study found higher all-cause mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes and ADHD, while finding no clear overall link…
The Long Wait for an ADHD Assessment: What Families Say They Need
A qualitative study of parents waiting for a CAMHS ADHD assessment describes prolonged uncertainty, limited communication and pressure on children and families.
When Daytime Sleepiness Points Beyond Narcolepsy
A 2026 case report describes how sleep testing and EEG redirected the evaluation of a woman initially assessed for possible narcolepsy, highlighting…
Guanfacine May Reduce Hyperactivity in Autistic Children, but Its Inflammation Theory Remains Unproven
A placebo-controlled trial found that extended-release guanfacine reduced hyperactivity in autistic children. A new research framework suggests possible brain and immune mechanisms,…
Brain-Scan-Guided rTMS Shows Early Promise in Small Depression Pilot
A small, non-peer-reviewed Columbia University pilot found that 6 of 11 adults with treatment-resistant depression reached remission after rTMS aimed at an…
Why Pro-Ana Communities Can Feel Supportive—and Still Carry Serious Risks
A systematic review of first-person accounts finds that pro-Ana communities may offer belonging and understanding while also reinforcing harmful eating-disorder thoughts and…
When Funeral Poverty Erases a Place to Mourn
An investigation into New South Wales burials for people without the means to pay for funerals has raised questions about notice, dignity…
GLP-1 Medicines Were Linked With Fewer Mental Health Crises in a Swedish Study
A large observational study found that semaglutide and liraglutide use was associated with fewer worsening mental health outcomes among people with depression…
Why Shared Expertise Matters in Eating-Disorder Research
A Nature Mental Health article outlines a full-cycle co-production model designed to bring professional knowledge and lived experience together in eating-disorder research.